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Page 1: CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY · Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 Matthew's Gospel stacks one parable of the Kingdom on another. He wants Christians to understand that seeking, working,

CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 827 VIENNA STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112 PH: (415) 333-7630 FX: (415) 333-1803 EPIPHANYSF.COM

FACEBOOK.COM/COTESF94112

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Reflections ~ Reflexiones GGoossppeell:: MMaatttthheeww 1133::4444--5522 oorr

1133::4444--4466

Matthew's Gospel stacks one parable of the Kingdom on another. He wants Christians to understand that seeking, working, and praying for the Kingdom of God is the heart of Jesus' good news. When we seek the Kingdom before all else, we are like a merchant who sells everything to buy a pearl of great price. Like Jesus, we value God's love and God's will above any earthly treasure.

1.) How will the parables in today's readings help you to seek God's Kingdom?

EEvvaannggeelliioo:: MMaatteeoo 1133::4444--5522 oo 1133::4444--4466

El evangelio de Mateo presenta dos parábolas sobre el reino de Dios. El quiere que los cristianos entiendan que buscar, trabajar y rezar por el reino de Dios es el centro de la buena nueva de Jesús. Cuando buscamos el reino antes que nada, somos como el mercader que vendió todo y compró una perla de gran valor. 1.) ¿Cómo te recuerdan las parábolas de hoy buscar el reino de Dios?

Pastor’s Message~ Mensaje del Párroco WWHHAATT DDOO YYOOUU WWAANNTT?? WWHHAATT DDOO YYOOUU NNEEEEDD??

Seattle resident Alex Martin made a dress. She washed it frequently, wore it with different accessories, and hardly anyone noticed that she had it on every day for a whole year. Martin was protesting over-consumption and the intensive marketing that pushes us to buy "stuff." Most

of us aren't going to stop shopping, but we could ask ourselves why we focus so much on outward appearance. Do we give equal attention to our inner self? In today's first reading Solomon could have prayed for more riches, the defeat of his enemies, or long life. Instead, he asks for a heart that knows right from wrong in order to fulfill his kingly responsibilities. God grants him wisdom, and he uses the gift for the good of all. Perhaps you dream of winning the lottery or making a fortune. Pray, rather, for the inner gifts you need to help build the kingdom of God. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

LLiivviinngg SStteewwaarrddsshhiipp NNooww "Cure yourself of the affliction of caring how you appear before others. Concern yourself only with how you appear before God." --Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936), Spanish man of letters

¿¿QQUUÉÉ QQUUIIEERREESS?? OO ¿¿QQUUÉÉ NNEECCEESSIITTAASS?? Alex Martín, una residente de Seattle, se hizo un vestido. Lo lavaba frecuentemente y lo usaba con diferentes

accesorios, y casi nadie notaba que era el mismo vestido que se ponía todos los días. Así lo hizo durante un año entero. El propósito de Martín era protestar contra el consumo excesivo y la intensa mercadotecnia que nos empuja a comprar "cosas". La mayoría de

nosotros no vamos a dejar de comprar del todo, pero sí podríamos preguntarnos por qué ponemos tanta atención a nuestra apariencia física. ¿Le damos la misma atención a nuestra belleza interior? En la primera lectura de hoy Salomón hubiera podido pedirle más riquezas, la derrota de sus enemigos o una larga vida. Pero en lugar de eso él pidió una sabiduría de corazón que le indicara lo que es correcto y lo que está mal, a fin de poder cumplir sus responsabilidades de rey. Dios le concede la sabiduría y Salomón la usa para beneficio de todos en vez de su propio benficio. Tal vez sueñes con ganarte la lotería o hacer una fortuna. Ora mejor para que se te concedan los dones necesarios para ayudar a construir el reino de Dios. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

LLaa CCoorrrreessppoonnssaabbiilliiddaadd VViivviiddaa AAhhoorraa "Cúrate de la afección de preocuparte cómo aparezcas a los demás. Cuídate sólo de cómo aparezcas ante Dios". --Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936), poeta, dramaturgo y filósofo español

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COLLECTIONS

July 19th Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

1st Collection: $$44,,668800..2211 2nd Collection: $$229988..0000

Thank you for your generosity!

SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss:: Today: Building Fund Next Week: Parish School

IInntteennttiioonnss//IInntteenncciioonneess:: Suunnddaayy,, JJuullyy 2266,, 22002200

6:30am: People of the Parish 8:30am: Estelita Medina Napata † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Lucrecia Murillo † 1:00pm: Rafael Maguyon † 5:30pm: People of the Parish

MMoo nnddaayy,, JJuullyy 2277,, 22002200 7:30am: Joseph Costa, Jr. †, Natalia Rosales †, Juan Gilbuena †, Joseph Maxwell † Intention of: Maribel Abarca, Oscar Alfonso Grados II, Annette Martinez

TTuueessddaayy,, JJuullyy 2288,, 22002200 7:30am: Noel Martin Canaya †

WWeeddnneessddaayy,, JJuullyy 2299,, 22002200 7:30am: Francis Stone Villamor †, Alfred Bucchianerri †

TThhuurrssddaayy,, JJuullyy 3300,, 22002200 7:30am: Luisa Valles †, Thanksgiving: Sheric Simpliciano

FFrr iiddaayy,, JJuullyy 3311,, 22002200

7:30am: Erma Brogan †, Suzanne Cordova †

SSaattuurrddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 11 ,, 2200 2200

8:00am: People of the Parish 5:30pm: Lucy Mazza †

Suunnddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 22,, 22002200 6:30am: Maria Luisa Marin † 8:30am: Frank & Ida Azzolino † 10:00am: People of the Parish 11:30am: Ignacio Muñoz † 1:00pm: Rosalie Aguillon † 5:30pm: People of the Parish

YOUR SUPPORT / TU APOYO

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday: St. Martha Thursday: St. Peter Chrysologus Friday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Saturday: St. Alphonsus Liguori;

First Saturday

An old expression admonishes, “Be careful what you wish for.” Another one warns about money “burning a hole in your pocket” as you try and determine all the possibilities about how you will spend it. If God were to grant you a wish, what would it be? Our readings are about making wise choices and following God’s ways. When Solomon is given this opportunity, he does not make a rash or selfish decision but requests an “understanding heart” so that he might better govern the people with justice. The responsorial psalm is part of a long acrostic poem about the beauty of following God’s law. Saint Paul speaks to the Romans about being God’s master plan, in which we each have a special calling and purpose. The Gospel provides several parables about the kingdom of heaven, and how we might take right action and necessary steps in order to obtain it. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..,, IInncc..

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

We are happy to announce that our parish now offers online giving! Please be sure to visit: https://epiphanysf.com/parish-online-giving to give online through your credit or debit card. We greatly appreciate your prayers and support. ¡Nos complace anunciar que nuestra parroquia ahora ofrece donaciones por on-line! Por favor visita: https://epiphanysf.com/parish-online-giving para dar en línea a través de su tarjeta de crédito o débito. Apreciamos mucho sus oraciones y apoyo.

MASSES / MISAS

The following Masses will be livestreamed at (Las siguientes misas se transmitirán en vivo en) –

https://www.facebook.com/cotesf94112

Saturday Vigil

(Vigilia del sabado) 5:30pm

Sunday Masses (Misa dominical)

10:00am (English) 11:30am (Español)

Our Facebook page can be accessed through our parish website (Se puede acceder a nuestra página de Facebook a través del sitio web de nuestra parroquia)

www.epiphanysf.com

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Epiphany Parish News

TTHHEE RREEVVEELLAATTIIOONN OOFF YYOOUURR WWOORRDD SSHHEEDDSS LLIIGGHHTT

Jesus is speaking in parables and offers three different images for the kingdom of heaven. Remember that popular line from a phone commercial: “Can you hear me now?” Jesus is trying to teach and basically says, “Do you understand me now? Do you get it now? Then let me explain it another way.” He is shedding light on just how very important his mission is, that the kingdom of God is the most important thing, and that we must make every choice, every effort to strive for it. To use a sports metaphor, Jesus is telling us we must not look for immediate satisfaction, but we must “play the long game” because in the end, this is the only thing that really matters. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

SSAAIINNTT MMAARRTTHHAA (first century) July 29

Whether you find Martha Stewart admirable or annoying, she has the perfect patron saint. Luke describes Martha—saint, not Stewart—as “burdened with much serving” (Luke 10:40). About Mary, seated, listening to Jesus, Martha complained, “Do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving?” Jesus’ response, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things . . . Mary has chosen the better part” (10:41, 42), suggests to some the superiority of the contemplative life, leaving the rest of us, supporting families, earning livings, (helping others?), as second-class Christians. But Luke introduces Martha and Mary immediately after Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, whom Jesus recommends as a model of practical compassion, concluding, “Go and do likewise” (10:37). Go and do! Sit and listen! Discipleship is never either/or but both/and. Jesus ministered in prayerful silence and hospitable service. Monastic calendars add Martha’s sister, Mary, and brother, Lazarus, calling all three “hosts of the Lord,” recalling their welcome of Jesus to their home in Bethany, reminding us Whom we welcome whenever we extend summertime hospitality! —Peter Scagnelli, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

AA SSHHAARREE IINN GGOODD’’SS KKIINNGGDDOOMM Today concludes a three-week series of Gospel texts in which we have listened to a total of seven parables about the Kingdom. The believer is asked to consider the request that God made of Solomon in today’s first reading: “Ask something of me and I will give it to you” (1 Kings 3:5). Today’s parables about the treasure buried in the field and the pearl of great price should prompt us to answer, “A share in your kingdom, O God!” Today we discover that the kingdom of God is beyond value, a priceless treasure. Unfortunately, our culture bombards us with things that it believes are priceless treasures—the bigger and better SUVs, anti-aging and anti-balding creams and salves, miracle diets, and so much more. Having a share in God’s kingdom and helping to bring about that kingdom are the greatest treasures that we can ever hope to gain. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

GGIIVVIINNGG UUNNDDEERRSSTTAANNDDIINNGG TTOO TTHHEE SSIIMMPPLLEE

This message again seems very countercultural. We live in an age of instant gratification. Consumer debt is at an all-time high. Houses get bigger and bigger and more luxurious. Instead of saying “I can’t afford a new car,” people stretch payments out over six or seven years in an attempt to afford the unaffordable. Today we are called to put it all in perspective, to follow the “pearl of great price,” to put all things aside that we might seek the kingdom of God and reach our heavenly goal, our salvation. This may require a paradigm shift and making radical changes in our lifestyle, in how we spend our time, our money, our energy, how we define what is important to us. May each of us find the wisdom of Solomon to guide us in making the right choices. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

GGOO Go forth and set the world on fire. —St. Ignatius of Loyola

SSTT.. VVIINNCCEENNTT DDEE PPAAUULL Do you know someone in the parish in need? You can have them call the parish office and ask for a visit from St. Vincent de Paul members. We can deliver groceries, help pay some urgent utility bills, or just visit a while! A person does not have to be Catholic. Please let the office know if a Spanish speaking person is required.

RREETTRROOUUVVAAIILLLLEE This Christian ministry is responsible for providing the tools to help save many tens of thousands of marriages and families over the last forty plus years. The program consists of a weekend experience followed by a series of post weekend sessions. Epiphany wants to make our parishioners and visitors aware of this family saving program. About 50% of married couples are likely to need help at some point. Retrouvaille is NOT group therapy and couples are not asked to share their problems or story with anyone else. The program focuses on teaching communication skills between a husband and wife. Couples are guided through the weekend by three presenting couples and a Catholic priest. The program is open to those of all faith traditions as well as those with no faith beliefs. You may find more information at: www.helpourmarriage.org/ Brochures with registration information are available in the parish office. San Francisco Weekend date is: August 28 – 30, 2020.

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Notícías de Epífanía

PPAARRTTIICCIIPPAACCIIÓÓNN EENN EELL RREEIINNOO Hoy concluye la tercera semana de una serie de textos del Evangelio en que hemos escuchado un total de siete parábolas sobre el Reino. Se pide al creyente que considere el pedido que Dios hace a Salomón en la primera lectura de hoy: “pídeme lo que quieras, y yo te lo daré” (1 Reyes 3:5). Las parábolas de hoy sobre el tesoro enterrado en el campo y la perla de gran precio nos debería empujar a responder: “¡Una participación en tu Reino, oh Dios!” Hoy descubrimos que el Reino de Dios es invalorable, un tesoro que no tiene precio. Desafortunadamente, nuestra cultura nos bombardea con cosas que considera tesoros inapreciables: vehículo utilitario deportivo, cremas antiarrugas y contra la calvicie, dietas milagrosas, y mucho, mucho más. Tener una participación en el Reino de Dios y contribuir a la venida del Reino son los mayores tesoros que jamás podamos esperar ganar. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

EENNTTEENNDDIIEENNDDOO LLOO SSEENNCCIILLLLOO Este mensaje de nuevo parece muy contracultural. Vivimos en una época de gratificación instantánea. La deuda de los consumidores está en su punto más alto. Las casas son cada vez más grandes y lujosas. En lugar de decir “no puedo pagar un carro nuevo”, las personas extienden sus pagos por seis o siete años como una manera de pagar lo que no se puede pagar. Hoy estamos llamados a poner todo en perspectiva, seguir la “perla de gran precio”, a dejar todo a un lado para que podamos buscar el reino de Dios y llegar a nuestra meta celestial, nuestra salvación. Esto puede requerir un cambio de paradigma y hacer cambios radicales en nuestro estilo de vida, a qué dedicamos nuestro tiempo, en que gastamos nuestro dinero, energía y cómo definimos lo que es importante para nosotros. Que cada uno nosotros encuentre la sabiduría de Salomón para que nos guíe cuando hagamos decisiones correctas. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

SSAANN IIGGNNAACCIIOO DDEE LLOOYYOOLLAA (1491-1556) 31 de julio

Este santo español desde su adolescencia se unió a las cortes y soñó con la carrera militar. Además de galán, aprendió a manejar las armas y nunca perdió la valentía ni la rigidez de carácter. En una de las guerras, una bala de cañón le hirió la rodilla. Luego de la operación, como no había quedado bien y no podría vestir la bota militar, pidió que le quebraran la rodilla y la operaran bien ¡sin anestesia! Estando en recuperación le dieron a leer los evangelios y la vida de los santos y, como él siempre había soñado con cosas mayores, encontró en la vida de los santos algo que realmente valía la pena y renunció a su ambición militar para servir a Dios. A partir de ahí inició una experiencia de conversión que lo llevó a entregarse a Dios por completo y a ayudar a otras personas a que encontraran a Dios en todo. Siendo adulto se preparó en las ciencias humanas y con otros compañeros, entre ellos San Francisco Xavier, fundó la Compañía de Jesús; conocidos actualmente como los Jesuitas. —Miguel Arias, CCooppyyrriigghhtt ©© JJ.. SS.. PPaalluucchh CCoo..

PPRRIINNCCIIPPIIOO YY FFUUNNDDAAMMEENNTTOO El hombre ha sido creado para alabar, hacer reverencia y servir a Dios nuestro Señor. —San Ignacio de Loyola

SSAANN VVIICCEENNTTEE DDEE PPAAÚÚLL ¿Conoces a alguien en la parroquia en necesidad? Puede informarlos que llamen a la oficina de la parroquia y soliciten una visita de los miembros de San Vicente de Paúl. Podemos entregar abarrotes, ayudar a pagar algunas facturas urgentes de servicios públicos o simplemente visitar un momento. Una persona no tiene que ser católica. Informe a la oficina si se requiere una persona que hable español.

RREETTRROOUUVVAAIILLLLEE Este ministerio cristiano es responsable de proporcionar las herramientas para ayudar a salvar a decenas de miles de matrimonios y familias durante los últimos cuarenta años. El programa consiste en una experiencia de fin de semana seguida con una serie de sesiones posteriores por fin de semana. Epifanía quiere que nuestros feligreses y visitantes conozcan este programa que salva las familias. Es probable que alrededor del 50% de las parejas casadas necesiten ayuda en algún momento. Retrouvaille NO es terapia de grupo y a las parejas no se les pide que compartan sus problemas o su historia con nadie más. El programa se enfoca en enseñar habilidades de comunicación entre esposo y esposa. Las parejas son guiadas durante el fin de semana por tres parejas presentadoras y un sacerdote católico. El programa está abierto a aquellos de todas las tradiciones religiosas, así como a aquellos sin creencias religiosas. Puede encontrar más información en: www.helpourmarriage.org/ Folletos con información de registro están disponibles en la oficina parroquial. La fecha del fin de semana en San Francisco es: 28 al 30 de agosto 2020.

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TTooddaayy’’ss RReeaaddiinnggss: FFiirrsstt RReeaaddiinngg — Solomon prays for an understanding heart (1 Kings 3:5, 7-12). PPssaallmm — Lord, I love your commands (Psalm 119). SSeeccoonndd RReeaaddiinngg — All things work for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28-30). GGoossppeell — The one who knows of the kingdom of heaven brings new and old from the storeroom (Matthew 13:44-52 [44-46]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Maribel Abarca, Margie Abellana, Angela Aviles, Luis Aviles, Flor Amaya Bairef,

Donald Vincent Bradley, Sr., Kay Castle, Linda Cheng, Regina Connors, Daniel Copenhaver,

Benjamin De La Cruz, Marlo & Tara De La Cruz, Dawn Devenere, John-Edward R. Francisco, Oscar Alfonso Grados II, Leslie Shaw Klinger,

Mario & Petra Laguatan, Rosario Lapuz, Jimmy Lim, Antonio & Au Manabat, Annette Martinez, Vinny McGuire,

Abigail Miranda, Nerison Miranda, Elena Naval, Jose-Edson Naval, Robert Neri, Carmela Nilan,

Daniel O’Shea, Rosa Pedroza, Maryann Reynolds, David Silva, Dante Tayag, Armando Uy, Conrado Uy, Jr.,

Ricardo Uy, Rolando Uy, Javier Vasquez, Armando Vicente, Kanga Yap

& Those suffering from COVID-19

Pleasehelpustokeepourprayerlistcurrent.WewillkeepallrequestsonourprayerlistforONEMONTHunless

notifiedtokeepthemonlonger.

PPrraayy ffoorr tthhee RReecceennttllyy DDeecceeaasseedd OOrreemmooss ppoorr llooss RReecciieenntteemmeennttee DDiiffuunnttooss:

Gloria Benitez, Soledad Contreras de Ortiz, Gloria Mateo And for those who have died by violence this past week.

Monday Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Thursday Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53

Friday Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58

Saturday Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12

Sunday Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21

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Our Mission Statement: We the people of the Church of the Epiphany strive to be a peaceful and welcoming parish. We strive to be mutually supportive of diverse communities. We strive to show compassion without distinction of age, gender, race or culture. Epiphany seeks to be a caring and loving community ever growing in faith formation.

REGISTERING TO OUR PARISH: https://epiphanysf.com/register-as-new-parishioner or visit the parish office

SacramentofBaptismRegistered parishioners are invited to have their children baptized at Church of the Epiphany. Parents and Godparents must participate in our Baptismal Preparation program.

SacramentofMatrimonyTo be married at Church of the Epiphany either the bride or groom must be Roman Catholic. 1. You qualify as an “in parish” couple if you live within the parish boundaries or, have been registered and active for six months; or if you’re an alumni of School of the Epiphany. 2. If you do not meet one of the qualifications above, then you are considered an “outside of the parish” couple. Contact the parish office at least six months prior to the date of your proposed wedding to participate in our marriage preparation program.

AnointingoftheSickThis sacrament is for the seriously ill, or those scheduled for surgery. Call the parish office when a family member is admitted to a hospital or nursing facility.

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